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	\| country = United Kingdom		\| country = United Kingdom

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{{Infobox library
| name = Cambridge University Library
| image = Cambridge University Library.jpg
| caption = Cambridge University Library
| country = United Kingdom
| type = Academic library
| established = 1416
| location = [[Cambridge]], [[England]]
| collection_size = Approximately 8 million items
| legal_deposit = Yes
| director = Dr. Jessica Gardner
| website = [https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/ www.lib.cam.ac.uk]
}}

'''Cambridge University Library''' is the main research library of the [[University of Cambridge]] in [[England]]. It is one of the largest legal deposit libraries in the world, holding approximately 8 million items. The library serves the university's students, faculty, and researchers, as well as external scholars.

== History ==
The origins of Cambridge University Library date back to 1416, when the first recorded donation of books was made by William Loring. The library has grown significantly over the centuries, with major expansions in the 17th, 18th, and 20th centuries. The current building, designed by Sir [[Giles Gilbert Scott]], was completed in 1934.

== Collections ==
Cambridge University Library's collections are vast and diverse, encompassing a wide range of subjects and formats. The library holds significant collections in the fields of [[humanities]], [[social sciences]], [[science]], and [[technology]]. Notable collections include:

* The [[Gutenberg Bible]]
* The [[Codex Bezae]]
* The [[Nash Papyrus]]
* The [[Taylor-Schechter Genizah Collection]]

== Legal Deposit ==
As a legal deposit library, Cambridge University Library is entitled to receive a copy of every book published in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]. This status has greatly contributed to the library's extensive and diverse collections.

== Services ==
The library offers a range of services to support research and learning, including:

* Reference and research assistance
* Interlibrary loan
* Digital resources and databases
* Special collections and archives access

== Architecture ==
The library's main building, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, is an example of 20th-century architecture. It features a distinctive tower, which is a prominent landmark in Cambridge. The building has been expanded and renovated several times to accommodate the growing collections and the needs of modern users.

== Related Pages ==
* [[University of Cambridge]]
* [[Giles Gilbert Scott]]
* [[Legal deposit]]
* [[Gutenberg Bible]]
* [[Codex Bezae]]
* [[Nash Papyrus]]
* [[Taylor-Schechter Genizah Collection]]

== See Also ==
* [[List of libraries in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Academic libraries in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Legal deposit libraries]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/ Official website]

[[Category:University of Cambridge]]
[[Category:Libraries in Cambridge]]
[[Category:Academic libraries in England]]
[[Category:Legal deposit libraries]]

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